Gender diversity: How will tomorrow’s asset management leaders look?

Asset management is facing multiple headwinds, from digital transformation to fee compression, putting the onus on tomorrow’s leaders to usher in a new way of thinking. CEOs and CIOs will also look different, reflecting the growing recognition that investment houses should mirror the society they serve. Against this backdrop, succession planning to identify and develop the next generation of leaders has never been more business-critical.

We expect the key components for successful leadership to become: passion and enthusiasm for investment and the industry’s role within society; the ability to engage with employees, clients and the public as the industry seeks to rebuild trust and improve transparency; and technical expertise….